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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Trump Asks 7 Countries to Send Warships in Strait of Hormuz—No Commitments Yet as Tensions Escalate

President Donald Trump calls on seven nations, including China and the UK, to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

International Business Times UK

Still no Mojtaba: Iran war enters third week amid leadership crisis as Norwuz looms

Iran’s war enters a third week as uncertainty over Mojtaba Khamenei's condition and whereabouts, rising tensions over possible unrest around Nowruz and Chaharshanbe Suri and oil market turmoil deepen the crisis.

Euronews

UK will not be drawn into ‘wider war’ in Middle East, says PM Keir Starmer; seeks allied plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized restoring shipping flows and global market stability, ruling out a NATO mission. Starmer stressed the need for a collective, viable plan,…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.23%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.30%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +1.15%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Starmer tells Trump: UK will not be dragged into wider war on Iran

Prime minister says UK is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but admits ending blockade is not ‘straightforward’

The Independent UK

Iran War Keeps Oil Prices Over $100 as Strait of Hormuz Remains Paralyzed

LONDON — Oil prices held firmly above $100 a barrel on March 16, 2026, as the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran entered its third week, with Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continuing to choke global supply lines despite President Donald Trump's repeated demands for international help to…

International Business Times

UK, Other Allies Weigh Hormuz Warships Role as Trump Warns NATO of 'Very Bad Future' Over Iran

As the US urges allies to send naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, many governments are cautious, fearing escalation in the Middle East.

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Rescued Thai sailors return home after Strait of Hormuz attack

Three crew members of bulk carrier Mayuree Naree are still missing

The Independent UK

Hormuz becomes world's most expensive waterway after 300% surge in risk premiums

Missile threats, soaring insurance premiums and suspended voyages are reshaping the trade that once went through Hormuz — and consumers will feel it within weeks.

Euronews

Oil prices rise as Trump presses allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices continue to rise as the Iran war enters its third week, with President Trump pushing allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as investors react to threats facing Middle Eastern export facilities.

Euronews

Kallas eyes EU naval mission shift to protect Strait of Hormuz as Trump calls for maritime coalition

The EU's 27 foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss ways to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump urged allies to help open the waterway or face a “very bad” future within NATO.

Euronews

Macron presses Iranian president to stop 'unacceptable' attacks

The French president urged Iran to halt regional attacks, restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and let detained French citizens Kohler and Paris return home.

Euronews

France holds back warships as Trump urges allies to secure Strait of Hormuz

France has said it will not send naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump called on countries reliant on oil from the Gulf to help secure the shipping lane that has been blocked since the start of the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. France…

Radio France Internationale

EU weighs action to keep Strait of Hormuz open

The European Union is weighing options to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping

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Why countries are rejecting Trump’s call to send ships to Strait of Hormuz

Trump says his administration has contacted seven countries to help secure waterway

Evening Standard

Starmer vows energy bill support for some households as Trump warns Nato allies over Iran response

Sir Keir Starmer announced £53 million in support for ‘those households that are most exposed’ to rising heating oil prices on Monday

The Times of India

Global oil hits $105 per barrel: Could UAE petrol prices jump to Dh3.80–Dh4 per litre in April?

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This volatility directly impacts fuel costs for UAE residents, with prices expected to rise if crude remains high. Other GCC nations also face potential price adjustments, though subsidies offer…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump says that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries

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The Independent UK

Iran hits Gulf neighbors and keeps stranglehold on oil shipping as concerns rise of energy crisis

Israel has launched new attacks on Beirut and Tehran, while Dubai's airport suspended flights after an Iranian drone hit a nearby fuel tank and sparked a fire

The Times of India

'We'll remember': Trump asks 7 countries to send warships to police Strait of Hormuz

President Trump is demanding approximately seven countries send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing their reliance on Middle Eastern oil. He stated the US has significantly degraded Iran's military capabilities, including air defense and manufacturing. Iran's Foreign Minister indicated passage is a military matter and sees no reason…

The Independent UK

Starmer rejects Trump’s threats after US president warns Nato faces ‘very bad’ future

Senior cabinet minister Pat McFadden said Britain was not obliged to enter the US’s ‘war of choice’ and that the Iran conflict had nothing to do with the alliance

Evening Standard

PM pledges cost of living help after resisting Trump’s call for warships

Sir Keir on Sunday did not answer calls from Mr Trump to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil trade route in the Middle East.

The Times of India

Trump plans global coalition to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions: Report

President Trump is preparing to announce an international coalition to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran. The US Navy will support ships navigating the strategic waterway, which Iran has threatened to restrict. This move aims to ensure the safe passage of oil, with…

Fortune

Despite Greenland crisis, Trump suggests NATO owes him help on Iran war after U.S. support for Ukraine. 'We’ve been very sweet'

“If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO."

International Business Times UK

Iran Offers Oil Tankers Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz but Only Under Two Conditions

Iran's new conditions for oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz could reshape global energy markets, linking access to Chinese yuan trade.

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